Presidents of war
by Michael R. Beschloss
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Beschloss provides a groundbreaking and often surprising saga of America's wartime chief executives. From James Madison and the War of 1812 to recent times, we see them struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, their own advisors and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses, families and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. We come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war-- both physically and emotionally-- or were broken by them.
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Political leadership, Presidents, HISTORY, Strategy, United States, Military History, Military, General, Executive power, History, Presidents, united states, United states, history, military, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2018-10-28, New York Times bestseller, New York Times reviewed, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, HISTORY / United States / General, Large type booksPlaces
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Presidents of War: The Epic Story, from 1807 to Modern Times
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"The text of this Large Print edition is unabridged."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 823-1032).
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Presidential historian Michael Beschloss uses original letters, diaries, declassified documents, and interviews to bring us into the room and into the minds of a procession of Chief Executives who took the nation into major conflicts, mobilized Americans for victory, and seized greater power for themselves. From James Madison and the War of 1812 to Lyndon Johnson and Vietnam, we see these leaders struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, their own advisers, and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses, families, and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. We come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war -- both physically and emotionally -- or were broken by them.
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